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    Hilo Hattie

    2.9 (116 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Brian P.

    I've loved Hilo Hattie ever since my first visit to Oahu when we went to go see their World's Biggest Aloha Shirt (400XL) on display! Unfortunately, that store has now closed. Sadly, this one doesn't look too far behind as it's all rundown and gloomy looking inside! This store features a free shell lei per person on arrival and samples of Kauai Coffee. They have do have a 200XL Aloha shirt on display (in the back), super clean bathrooms, and friendly staff. The store carries tons of apparel and souvenirs such as Aloha shirts and dresses, t-shirts, plushies, quilts, keychains, etc. If you're looking for couple's wear, then this is your spot since there is a big selection! Prices are high for some things but pretty low for others. Stop by if you're in the area, but I wouldn't recommend a dedicated trip across the island just to shop here.

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    Nyla K.

    I read about how this place is an institution and very famous, however when we walked in, it was pretty desolate and a little sad looking. The shirts looked like they were very cheap quality and stock on things appeared pretty low. Not all items are Hilo Hattie branded but we ended up buying two Aloha shirts. I feel like you could get better quality shirts at the mall for the same price.

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    I have visited Hilo Hatties for years. Love this store. I have gone to several island's locations, and have never been disappointed.

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    Found 2 of the cutest dresses that I wore every night to dinner while on my vacation. I love a mumu and especially a floral one! Big fan

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    I you need a Hawaiian short this is the place huge selection of men's women's and kids stuff also have tons of local souvenirs

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    The staff was as freindly as always from the minute you walk in and get the shell necklace and free juice.

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    Target - 10/26/24 Only coming to redeem my gift card, need oat milk, and cheese or almond milk

    Target

    4.0(37 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Smallish as far as Targets go. But so very nice to have an alternative to Walmart. Took them…read moreawhile to get things to a point where everything is in stock. Men's department super small...but grocery selection more than makes up for it.

    No matter where we travel to…read more... Somehow, some way, if there just so happens to be a Target there, my wife will miraculously find a reason to convince me that we need to stop in. Yeah, even while on vacation where I know for a fact that we 100% packed everything we could possibly need for our trip before leaving home... (Trust me, after filling her suitcase, she still uses the other half of my suitcase so I can carry her toiletry bag, her extra pairs of shoes, and like 12 canisters of sunscreen in every SPF who can think of) And just like that, now MY suitcase is nearly full. But just so you know, I purposely was keeping the other half of my suitcase empty for all of the souvenirs and gifts I was gonna get for people back home... Sorry Gigi, guess you're just gonna get another fridge magnet this year cause that's all I can fit. ;) Anyways... So there we were, once again on the beautiful Island of Kauai... And suddenly my wife remembered she needed something and said "let's go to Target in Lihue, I just want to pick up a couple of things." I of course, knew exactly what that meant... "Just a couple of things" would ultimately turn into a "cart full of stuff." Of course, you can bank on it that every single Target trip will either start or end at their in-store Starbucks. So there we were, walking around the Target in Lihue, Kauai approximately 2,600 miles from home... She picked up the things she originally came in for, grabbed a few snacks for the kids, and decided to get some ingredients to make a few meals back at our condo. But then as we continued walking down the aisles, something caught her eye. We were in the back to school section and she was like... "aww look how cute these lunch bags are for the girls lunches when they start school! Oh and they have matching containers for their school snacks too, we need these!" Mind you... It was the middle of summer. We were on an island. On Vacation. In Paradise. But there we were, shopping for lunch bags. At Target. So I said to my wife... "Lunch Bags?" "Shouldn't we just get these at our Target back home?" "Plus, we don't have room in the suitcases" My wife, "I think you have some space in yours" Needless to say, our girls are rocking their new lunch bags thanks to Dad ;) Ok, I'm being a little dramatic, but hopefully you can relate and enjoyed my little tale. But know that those memes you've seen about going to Target for a few things, but land up with a cart full of stuff are Real! Hey, I'm not gonna lie, some of the stuff in the cart is mine too! So what makes this Target stand out? Well for one... The parking lot has chickens and roosters just chillen out front. Of course, this target has all things Hawaiian and you can definitely find some great local merchandise and gifts that you can't get at your local Target location. The store is well stocked, clean and there are plenty of staff to assist. So.... The next time you travel to Kauai... Fella's, I recommend leaving a little space in your suitcase for that "spontaneous" Target run; your wife will appreciate you! Mahalo from the Mainland!

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    Target - I told my wife..."you can take the girl away from the Mainland, but you can't keep the girl away from Target"

    I told my wife..."you can take the girl away from the Mainland, but you can't keep the girl away from Target"

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    Costco

    4.2(374 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Hawaii Costcos are the best! This location has everything you need for a week at the beach, from…read morethe bathing suit you forgot at home, sunscreen, boogie boards, and tasty treats and snacks for your stay, plus macadamia nuts to take home. The sushi is outstanding. The combination of salmon, ahi, and marlin is phenomenal, the fish is extremely fresh, and the rice is nicely seasoned. Skip the mayo heavy spicy tuna poke, though. Service is great, lines are efficient, prices are very reasonable. Gas is easy to get before you return your rental car. It's great all around!

    It was our last day in Kauai, and didn't want to spend our time at the airport, waiting for our…read moreredeye flight. So decided to go to Costco to see if their optical department could tighten my Costco glasses before heading back to the mainland. The optical department closes earlier than the store itself, so we ended up wandering around. We intentionally went there on the last day after our luggage had been packed, thinking it would prevent us from buying things to bring back. But there were two things that we don't see on the mainland, that were of good price: 1.5 Coffee beans from Molokai Estate Coffee (100% from Molokai, and which my wife confirmed later was very good) and a Ube cream Liquor from the Philippines, that went great with the said coffee. Both fit in our checked bags and made it home safe. It wasn't too crowded because it was close to closing and was of large size, including self checkout lanes. Another good visit to Costco.

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    Ross Dress for Less

    3.4(44 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Always nice to know that there is a Ross in a resort area, providing clothes that one might have…read moreforgotten. I've noticed that a particular Reebok dry fit shirt seems to sell for $9.99 for any size, and have learned that it's great to take on trips (easy to hand wash, easy to rinse, quick drying). So noticed that they sold them here too and bought one. Also saw that a comparable Hurley shirt was around the same price, so got one of them too. Both will go into my trip clothing rotation. What's funny is that because the sales tax here is quite a bit lower than where we live (4.5% vs 10.5%), meant it was cheaper to buy it here than in Long Beach. And because of its proximity to the cruise port, there was a lot of new luggage on sale, with a lot of variety.

    I visited Ross Dress for Less in Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, Hawaii [3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy - Kukui Grove Center]…read moreon Tuesday, 01/20/26, around 11 AM. This location had a satisfactory selection of clothing, shoes, home goods, perfumes, electronics, snacks, luggage, and more. Inventory at Ross can sometimes be hit or miss, but this location definitely met expectations. I enjoyed browsing for cost-effective items to bring home. I successfully found a great handful of cute dresses/outfits (especially from the clearance rack), a couple of bottles of perfume, and shoes. A couple of areas were slightly disorganized, with merchandise on the floor, and the store was fairly busy with a bit of a wait. The staff members were friendly and helpful while working to ensure quick efficiency with the movement of the line. Overall, this Ross is worth stopping by for wonderfully affordable finds while in Līhuʻe.

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    Rice Shopping Center - Arcade Alley at Kauai Bowl

    Rice Shopping Center

    3.5(2 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $

    Located across from Lihue County Park, and the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Rice Shopping…read moreCenter offers a local blend of retail shops, services, restaurants, and more for Lihue's residents and visitors alike! Each business has their own hours, so check before visiting! Parking is right up front in their lot. Managed by Asset Realty Corporation, this shopping center has some of the following businesses His 'N Hers Hair Fashions, Kauai Bowl, Daddy O's, Pho Kauai, R n J Bakery,Pro-Am Golf Shop, Kauai Coinmatic, JM Law, LLC, Breath of Life Calvary Chapel, Rob's Good Times Grill, Ohana Smoke Shop, Hydrate Hawaii and a few medical offices as well!

    The Rice Shopping center has seen better days. I was here most recently during the Labor Day…read moreweekend 2017 and decided to look around. Needless to say, there's a bunch of options here for everyone. The Rice Shopping Center is what you would call your neighborhood shopping center, even though there's only a small handful of shops that reside here, especially with a large section for the laundromat and there's a bowling alley too. It was nice to explore here and found out there was a Vietnamese restaurant called Pho Kauai. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and again on Sunday evening to what this part of Lihue has to offer. It's not really fair to say that this shopping center is fairly ghetto, even though the parking lot was nearly full when I came here. Although it's a far cry from the malls I have been to on Oahu and Maui, this strip mall is a little disappointing and sad at the same time. For what it's worth though, it has its industrial charm and it helps the community with its presence. Especially with the communal laundromat there, many residents can do their thing here while having a meal or even go bowling on any time they wish. The overall experience here at the Rice Shopping center was okay and average. While it was nice to enjoy the benefits of travel and also enjoy restaurants and businesses via yelp, the Rice Shopping Center was not really your typical shopping center. As mentioned before, the laundromat seemed to be the key feature at this mall, as well as the bowling alley. They also have a restaurant and bar too, although I didn't go in there during this go around. I wish that they had more stores here, but the ambiance was decent to zilch. Since it was a weekend, this place was a ghost town and I thought it would have been busier. Rice Shopping center is located on Rice Street and Kress Street in the heart of Lihue, Kauai. I suspect that most merchants here accept credit cards, but cash is always king most places. I am not sure if the Kauai Bus comes through the area, but I rented a car during my stay on Kauai, so best bet is to check the Kauai bus schedule if you are commuting that way around Lihue and on Kauai in general. For the rest of us, there is plenty of parking here and more in the back lots, as well as nearby residential areas too. For me, I ended up checking out Pho Kauai as dinner option for Saturday night and the bowling alley as an entertainment venue for Sunday afternoon. Pho Kauai was a good option for y'all who love Pho and any type of Vietnamese cuisine. For the most part though, it was cool to be in a vintage bowling alley, especially when these kinds of businesses are a dying breed. We need to keep bowling alive to keep the business going! For me, while it was good to come here to Rice Shopping center for food and entertainment options, I've seen better and been in better places. This shopping center lacks that charisma that other neighborhood shopping centers do. Would I recommend this shopping center? Maybe. While the restaurant/bar is always a good choice, or maybe the Pho enticed you, and the bowling alley is your gym, come on down and experience this shopping venue for yourself. It can be a downer though, just fair warning. You've been warned. 3.0 stars for the overall experience - the shopping center as a whole. I was underwhelmed. Support local! C

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